Former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is facing the same sentence if found guilty in the case.

The six-year ban from soccer would be valid outside of Spain as well. It is unlikely those being accused would face prison time if found guilty because sentences of two years or less are often suspended in Spain.

Prosecutors said there is evidence that Zaragoza paid €965,000 to Levante's players to lose a match to Zaragoza. The 2-1 victory by Zaragoza in the final round of the season allowed them to avoid relegation.